Advice

[dizzlexr6]

after anyones opinion as to what i can do about a traffic infringment i got early febuary im looking at losing my license for a year! im in south australia

i was just coming out of a shopping centre at around 9 oclock so was just dark and i mistakenly did not turn the swtich for my lights enough on the ba meaning i just had my parkers and fog lights on i didnt realise as i was coming out of a well lit up shopping centre and the dash was lit up because parkers were on. before i was even 100m away from the shops a cop followed me and indicated for me to pull over.

he proceded to fine me for 2 things.
1. fog lights on- i didnt know about this rule as it had just came in but i will take that one on the chin

2.drive at night without effective lights-this is the one im trying to fight as its one demerit point also which i do not have.

to me it seems like these two "offences" contradict each other. i wrote a letter to expiation office saying the offence was trifling but in response they said no and just mentioned that its my responsibility to have effective lights on.

im looking at taking it to court but i just want to know anyone elses opinion as i dont wanna waste my time if i have no chance.

thanks for any advice